Rising since 2003, #2,798 for boys today.
Popularity of Kayde since 1985
Babies named Kayde per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 59 | 0 |
| 1990s | 109 | 0 |
| 2000s | 114 | 95 |
| 2010s | 40 | 275 |
| 2020s | 15 | 268 |
Meaning & origin
Kayde is a modern unisex name that first entered U.S. naming records in 2000. It peaked in popularity in 2023 and has been rising since 2003. In 2025, it ranked 2798 with an incidence of 1 in 37957. The name is most common in Pennsylvania. Kayde likely originated as a creative respelling of the more established names Cade or Kade, fitting a contemporary trend for short, distinctive names with the 'ayd' sound.
Kayde first appeared in U.S. records around 2000 as a modern coinage, possibly a phonetic respelling of Cade (from Old English 'cada' meaning 'round, lumpy') or a variant of Kade. Its rise in the 2000s reflects the trend for short, one-syllable names ending in 'ayd' sounds. The name has no established historical or linguistic roots outside of modern naming patterns.
Where Kayde is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay
Sibling names for Kayde
Names that share Kayde's style, for a brother or sister.
